Chaparral

Chaparral is built in Georgia by its publicly traded parent company, Marine Products Corp. Founder Buck Pegg and president Jim Lane have led the company since its inception in 1977. Chaparral builds seven models, including sportboats, sport decks, towboats, cruisers and sport yachts.

Chaparral and Robalo president Jim Lane was named to the University of Florida’s inaugural 2015 Gator100, which is designed to recognize CEOs and entrepreneurs from the nation’s fastest-growing and most successful companies.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal celebrated the 50th anniversary of Chaparral Boats by presenting company founder Buck Pegg and president Jim Lane with a special commendation Thursday at Chaparral and Robalo’s headquarters in Nashville, Ga.